Albany, N.Y. – Record-breaking heat will grip eastern New York and western Connecticut early next week, with heat index values soaring to 110 degrees in some areas by Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, a Heat Advisory goes into effect Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., followed by an Extreme Heat Warning from 11 a.m. Monday through 8 p.m. Tuesday. Impacted areas include the Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and Southern Litchfield County, where dangerously high temperatures and oppressive humidity could lead to rapid onset of heat-related illnesses.
Cities like Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Albany, Glens Falls, and Saratoga Springs are expected to see heat indices climb well above 100 degrees. Roads, public transit, and utility infrastructure may be strained during peak heat hours. Outdoor work, sports, and unshaded gatherings should be avoided during the advisory window.
Local officials are urging residents to stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day, check on elderly neighbors, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Cooling centers are expected to open across affected counties, including Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, and Washington.
This marks one of the earliest extreme heat events in the region’s summer history, underscoring the need for preparation. The NWS warns that more advisories could follow if temperatures remain elevated into midweek.
